Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Chowder Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with comforting flavors. Tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and a velvety garlic Parmesan broth come together for a cozy, satisfying soup perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes and broth: Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add chicken: Stir in shredded chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes.
- Make creamy: Add milk and heavy cream, stirring gently.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season: Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Thicken (optional): Mix flour with a little water and stir into the soup. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk. Add cooked bacon bits for a smoky flavor. This soup thickens as it cools, so add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken chowder, garlic parmesan soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort soup, potato chowder